Violet W. "Sam" (Warner) Warren

Violet W. "Sam" (Warner) Warren, 81, of West Chester, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013, at Barclay Friends. She was the loving wife of the late Richard E. Warren Jr., who passed away in 1990.

Born in Appenzell, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Olive A. Frable Warner.

She was a graduate of Pocono Township High School, class of 1949, and attended East Stroudsburg University. Violet moved to Chester County following her marriage in 1954, and was a homemaker most of her life.

Violet enjoyed all kinds of music and loved to travel, garden and do needlework. She was involved with many community and church choirs, including Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians. She was the co-founder and president of the Strasburg Area Woman's Club in 1964; was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader; volunteered for the American Red Cross and the Adult Literacy Program; served on the election board of West Goshen Township; and was a member of the Chester County and Downingtown historical societies. Violet worked for Strawbridge and Clothier for 18 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen R. Warren O'Neill and her husband, Brian F.; her son, Brian R. Warren and his wife, Dana E.; her brother, Harold S. Warner and his wife, Grace; her sister, Ruth W. Whitman and her husband, William; two beloved grandsons, Sam Warren and Dean O'Neill; and nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 46 W. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment was held privately on Thursday, March 14, at Northwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to The American Heart Association, 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103; or to The American Red Cross, 23rd and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103.